Djokovic father

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Novak Djokovic's father seen posing with flagbearing supporters of ... (The Guardian)

Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters 'long live Russian citizens'; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open.

This is racism. This is an attack on honour and dignity. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. This is discrimination. In the video, posted by Aussie Cossack on to YouTube, Srdjan Djokovic appears to say “zivjeli Russiyani” or “long live Russian citizens” before he leaves. “This is about honour and dignity now.

'It's such a disgrace': Outrage over shocking footage of Djoker's dad ... (Fox Sports)

In footage uploaded to a pro-Russian Australian YouTube account on Thursday, Srdjan Djokovic is seen standing alongside a man who is holding a Russian flag with ...

We continue to work closely with event security and law enforcement agencies.” “Victoria Police intervened and are continuing to question them. Other chants included references to Validimir Putin and Ukrainian regions targeted by the Russian invasion. “The Russian empire has had its flag banned. Reports therefore translated the full phrase to mean “long live the Russians”. All four men were evicted.” Good luck when the empire strikes back.” This is an attack on honour and dignity. This is an attack on freedom in Australia. Before departing, Djokovic Sr appears to say “zivejli Russiyani”. He said on Twitter Thursday that the latest incident was shameful. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.

Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be ... (ABC News)

The Ukrainian ambassador is calling on Tennis Australia to impose sanctions on Srdjan Djokovic; Russian and Belarusian flags are banned from the Australian Open ...

Is he supporting war in Ukraine? "Is he supporting Putin? Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko said the flag was a symbol of the invasion of Ukraine, and called on Tennis Australia to ban Srdjan Djokovic for the remainder of the tournament.

Tennis Australia issues warning after Novak Djokovic's father poses ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Novak Djokovic received a warning from Tennis Australia on Thursday after his father Srdjan was seen on video taking part in a demonstration supporting ...

Calls come for Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan to be banned from ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Ukraine's Australian ambassador says Tennis Australia must take action after Srdjan Djokovic was filmed with pro-Russian fans.

Past and present Russian flags, the Russian Eagle flag, Belarusian flags and items of clothing with the Z symbol are prohibited items at Melbourne Park. TA had initially permitted spectators to bring Russian and Belarusian banners to Melbourne Park, as long as they did not cause disruption, but the policy was quickly reversed. It comes after Tennis Australia banned spectators from carrying and displaying Russian and Belarusian banners in Melbourne Park on the second day of the tournament. “Players and their teams have been briefed and reminded of the event policy regarding flags and symbols and to avoid any situation that has the potential to disrupt. [Srdjan Djokovic was filmed with the pro-Russian spectators](https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-father-srdjan-in-russian-flag-controversy-at-australian-open-c-9564791), briefly speaking to the camera in Serbian before walking off. A group of fans, including a man holding a Russian flag with Putin’s face on it, gathered on stairs outside the grand slam complex on Wednesday.

Ban Novak Djokovic's father from men's finals, Ukraine ambassador ... (The Age)

The Ukrainian ambassador has called for the Australian Open to ban the father of tennis champion Novak Djokovic from the men's singles finals.

“All these images of Putin’s face, they are symbols of war crimes,” Myroshnychenko said. The invasion has gone on for almost 12 months and thousands of civilians have been killed during that time, the United Nations says. As the senior Djokovic walks off, another person can be heard in the video saying “long live Russia” in Serbian.